Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda RX-8 | Dodge Magnum | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 120.0 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 197.7 in | -22.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 52.8 in | 58.3 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 3896 lb. | -832 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.7 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.6 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.1 in | 55.5 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 40.2 in | -8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.6 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 7.6 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | -64 ft3 |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2008 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |